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Jan1

Happy 2024

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Every year I am stunned by how quickly another year rolls around— and this one is no different! I feel like I just got used to writing 2023 and now I have to change it—

Of course the new year means another new calendar—. I need to go back and count how many years we’ve been on this journey together—. It’s been a long time. Thanks for sticking with me-

Of course, my love of plants REQUIRED that I use this set and these images to be my calendar cover (you’ll see it again soon too— 😁). Plants are just so cheery!

So, I thought we would welcome the new year with festive party blowers—

I mean— who hasn’t had a celebration were these weren’t part of the whole shebang?! I thought they’re perfect to ring in the new year.

These are from the Year To Celebrate stamp set in the Christmas mini catalog. But. Don’t let their name fool you— they don’t have to be limited to the new year— they’re pert for any party!

I used melon mambo, lemon lime twist, daffodil delight, and costal cabana to make these festive snappers.

Well- Happy 2024 to you.

Head on over to see how Anne and Cheryl are ringing in the new year!

Sep1

True Beauty of Autumn

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Along about this time of year is when I start itching to blast all things fall: sweaters, candles, pumpkins, flannel….. It’s like turn the calendar and I wish you could flip a switch for instant fall. I think this is what I miss MOST being in Hawaii (I know…boo hoo….)

This stamp set is perfect for my fall dream. True Beauty. And, it’s a great stamp set because you can make it work for ANY season–just change up the colors! And, it’s an easy, fast way to mass produce (should you need to make lots of calendars or cards…)

I used crushed curry, pumpkin pie and cajun craze (see— FALL) to brighten up the page.

I hope you are beginning to enjoy some cooler weather— or will soon– September comes as a shock this year– my brain is still stuck in early 2023. But, 2023 is now 2/3 of the year over. It’s crazy. So– please join me, if you will, in welcoming fall, (this means you have permission to light the fall candles or diffuse the fall oils– you won’t be the only one), and head on over to see what Anne has for you today!

Aug1

Oh…I need a Pomegranate Iced Tea….

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Summer is heating up and that’s how we know August is here. And, this super cheerful Perfectly Pomegranate set reminds me of one of my favorite drinks: Pomegranate iced tea! I only get it when I am able to make my way to Nordstrom’ s ebar in Oahu– but, it’s definitely a delightful drink after a day of roaming Ala Moana… 🙂

The colors here also remind me of the the tea– the deep rich berry… And, when I saw this stamp set I knew it needed to have it’s own month.

I used poppy parade for the main color and a little of cherry cobbler to add the seed detail. Old olive provides the green…

You know… maybe I don’t have to go to Nordstrom— a little iced tea and and pom juice can do the trick!
Go check out what Anne and Cheryl have made for today!

Jul1

Heavenly Hollyhocks

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Happy JULY! I can’t think of a better way to welcome a big, bold month than with a big bold flower!

I decided to pay homage to our freedom celebration by choosing a red(ish) color to create the hollyhocks– this is sweet sorbet. (I had a very inky ink pad and so it seems a bit darker than perhaps it should be, but I liked it so we went with it!) Sprinkled the center with daffodil delight.

I feel like, if you use your imagination you can imagine these as fireworks exploding open. I also think the hollyhock could easily be transformed into a hibiscus… that would be fun….

I hope you’re having a wonderful summer, and that you have a moment to reflect on all the freedoms we enjoy in our country. We live in a special place.

Head on over to see what Anne and Cheryl have for you today!

Jun1

Best Butterflies

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Ah June. The golden glory that is summertime (for every teacher). Lazy days, time with friends and family, and time to watch butterflies.

But these butterflies are so cute— I just had to use them!

My favorite part about these butterflies are that the pieces are all separate so you can give a lot of variety to how the images come out.

I wanted a bright and cheerful look so I used flirty flamingo, mango melody, costal cabana, and Tahitian tide.

I hope you have an opportunity this month to have a picnic on the lawn so you can just watch the beauty that surrounds us.

Check out what Anne and Cheryl have for you today!

May1

May Day!

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One tradition I really love here in Hawaii is that May Day is Lei Day! Now, I’m not super good about getting and giving lei on that day (cause it seems to sneak up on me every year) but I just LOVE that so many people get into dressing up and gifting flowers! Its’s fantastic.

While I don’t have a lei to share, todays imagery reminds me vaguely of a hibiscus. Which I ADORE. They are the most cheerful and happy flowers I can think of. I love their bright bold colors. And, in perfect timing, we have a bunch blooming in our neighborhood. Just in time for May Day.

This stamp set is the tranquil thoughts stamp set. And, though the set calls to mind tranquility, you can bring in some mango melody and BAM you have a big bright ‘almost’ hibiscus. HAHA!

That’s one of my favorite things about stamping– you can make any stamp set/imagery so versatile.

You can tell I liked this so much that I decided to make it the cover artwork. 🙂

If you are local, we would love to invite you to swing by our Waikapu Spring Pop-Up in Waikapu Gardens! It will be a total celebration of Spring, Moms, and all things local!!

Head on over to check out what Anne and Cheryl have for you on this May Day!

Apr1

Cup o’ Flowers

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I don’t know exactly why that this set SCREAMED April to me, but when I saw it, I knew it had to be… (maybe the april showers bring may flowers… ??) Except we will have flowers in APRIL!

This Cup of Tea set is super versatile! I love the hints of spring time by choosing the fresh freesia and parakeet party to brighten up the page. It easily could work for fall too, with some simple swaps of color.

I used smoky slate for the cup base and developed a super simple, easy image to use on cards, calendars, tags… you name it!

April is always a promising month to me— means only 1 page turn until May–which is the RELEASE to summer! HOORAY!

Check out what Anne and Cheryl have for you today!

Mar1

Singing in March

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Even though spring doesn’t OFFICIALLY begin until later March, if you ask me, I start looking to spring as soon as we turn the calendar page to March. And what better way is there to bring in March than with this songbird?

Costal Cabana is the perfect color for our sweet soloist. And, spring blooms with flirty flamingo flowers and pear pizzazz leaves. I love this stamp set. Such sweet imagery is perfect for cards and calendars!

For me, March means SPRING BREAK is imminent. And, then it’s whirlwind of crazy which seems to fly by and THEN IT IS SUMMER. Glorious summer. Now, I realize we have 2 more calendar pages before summer, but IT IS GETTING SO CLOSE. I can FEEL it.

Head on over to see what Anne and Cheryl have for you today!

Feb1

True Beauty

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Well— January just flew by— I feel like it was just a blink ago that we were welcoming the new year!

As we look forward to the month of love— just wanted to have you take a peek at this stamp set: True Beauty.

Old olive and polished pink give it the valentine vibes, but using florals helps keep it more ‘all occasion’. I personally love these types of stamp sets. The solid images allow for #simplesstampin’ and you can change up the color scheme to completely change the feel of the images. It’s a perfect, all around just solid floral to have in your collection.

I actually have a small handful of these calendars still available! They’re on sale half off! If you’re interested, contact me and we can arrange local pick up or shipping. This could be a fun little gift for your ‘galentine’!

Our friend, Cheryl will be taking a break this month, but go check out the project Anne has for you!